Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant About the Opportunity The College of Social Sciences and Humanities (CSSH) is a leader in the Experiential Liberal Arts. The College is strongly committed to fostering excellence through diversity and enthusiastically welcomes applications from members of groups underrepresented in higher education administration. The College's schools, departments, and programs-with disciplines ranging from economics and history to English, urban affairs, international affairs, and American Sign Language Interpreting-form an interdisciplinary environment with global perspectives and a culture of inclusion. Our faculty connects liberal arts education with the challenges of our time, fostering ethical reasoning and critical thought with attention to the enduring significance of history, literature, and culture. Strategic Areas of Focus for the College's education and research throughout its global network are (1) Resilience, Sustainability, Health, and Equity, (2) Cultural Transformations, Governance, and Globalization, and (3) Network Science, Computational Social Science, Digital Humanities, and Information Ethics. CSSH has long been committed to creating a culture of inclusion for our students, faculty, and staff. Diversity and inclusion, as well as questions of race, racism, and anti-racism, are part of all our programs, all our research centers, and our three areas of strategic focus-and are always works in progress. At the same time, we focus on how modes of constructing social hierarchies, including race, gender, sexuality, class, ability, and others, intersect with one another. Responsibilities : The Administrative Assistant will provide general administrative support to the School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs. Duties include organizing and scheduling meetings (including for the School Director), managing and troubleshooting meeting technology, maintaining office equipment and spaces, generating purchase orders, reconciling expenses, email communications, filing, mail sorting, answering department telephones, and ordering office supplies. The Administrative Assistant will assist with events, including workshops, conferences, and seminars as required. The Administrative Assistant is an integral member of the Policy School and must share a commitment to the School's core values of collaboration, communication, inclusion, and community. Qualifications :

• Knowledge of office administration practices and processes; basic level of proficiency with MS Office products, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Skills required include ability to plan, organize and set priorities; time management; attention to detail, interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to carry out special assignments by completing activities, monitoring progress, and ensuring work is completed accurately and on time.
• Skills and knowledge for this position are typically acquired through the completion of an Bachelor's degree or equivalent and/or 1-3 years' relevant experience.

Documents to Submit:


Resume and cover letter required.



Position Type


General Administration



Additional Information


Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.


Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit for more information.


Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.


All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.


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About Northeastern University

Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern is a leader in worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. Our broad mix of experience-based education programs?our signature cooperative education program, as well as student research, service learning, and global learning?build the connections that enable students to transform their lives. The University offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools.

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